Job Description

Position Reports to: Head: Specialised Audit
Division: Taxpayer Engagement
Location: Bloemfontein
Advert Closing Date: 28 February 2025About the Position
SARS is looking for a dynamic senior leader that stands out from the crowd, and who is capable of leading a team of very experienced and highly skilled Auditors. This Leader knows how to translate the strategic intent of the organisation into tactical plans for the Specialised Audit division such that the SARS Vision is understood and actioned in a manner that will ensure success. A Honours degree in Accounting/Auditing /Taxation is required. Registration as a CA(SA), or having a MBA/MBL/M Comm (Tax) would be an asset.Job Purpose:The primary purpose of this role is to formulate a Specialised Audit tactical strategy and associated delivery plans related to multiple practice areas by conducting specialised audits in the respective regions on individuals and businesses that were flagged during case selection, including desk and field audits based on taxpayer compliance levels and risk priority, in order to ensure practice integration and operational implementation through the achievement of enforcement objectives.Education and experience

• B.Comm (Hons): Accounting / Auditing / Taxation AND 10-12 years' experience in an Audit environment, of which 3-4 years at management level.

OR

• Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Accounting / Auditing / Taxation AND 15 years experience in an Audit environment of which 3-4 years at management level

Job ObjectivesProcess

• Provide independent and objective consulting services by overseeing the planning, implementation and monitoring of audit programmes to add value and improve the organisations operations.
• Plan the performance and documentation of all specialised audits and the reporting and resolution of any weaknesses and shortcomings.
• Provide practice management leadership and conduct any complex audits in the region and report outcomes.
• Use the insights gained through integrated business reports to measure success & realign tactical strategy development objectives appropriately.
• Recommend changes to optimise processes, systems, policies and procedures, and direct the implementation of change and innovation initiated by the organisation.
• Develop tactical strategy and delivery plans in support of functional objectives in partnership with leadership.
• Direct, control, coordinate and optimise budgeted resources to meet specified objectives and deliver agreed results and productivity requirements.
• Ensure the development and implementation of multiple practices in alignment with operational policy and procedural frameworks.
• Identify and recommend opportunities to continuously improve all functions and systems in line with national, regional and organisational changes.
• Plan for handling work outputs, pull together interdependent activities & specify priorities, standards & procesures to ensure tactical excellence.
• Proacticaly identify interconnected problems, determine its impact and use to develop best fit alternatives; driving best practice solutions.
• Provide periodic reports on performance against plan & progress on short-term initiatives & use to realign tactical plan and objectives appropriately.
• Appears as witness in court and attend to court proceedings as and when required.

Governance

• Implement governance, risk and compliance policy in own practice areas to identify and manage governance and risk exposure liability.
• Manage and or advise on the translation and application of policy in a specified functional area.

People

• Translate performance expectations into specific metrics and goals to identify and provide effective services, solve problems and achieve objectives.
• Plan & develop enhanced organisational efficiency by identifying and addressing development requirements & providing tools for people resources.
• Create a positive work climate & culture to energise employees & give meaning to work, minimise work disruption and maximise employee productivity.
• Develop & implement appropriate people capacity plans in line with delivery & efficiency targets, on budget & in partnership with specialised areas.

Finance

• Implement and monitor financial control, management of costs and corporate governance in area of accountability.
• Draw up a budget aligned to business unit delivery plans, monitor planned vs actual, minimuse expenditure and report on cost efficiency.

Client

• Develop and ensure implementation of practices which builds service delivery excellence and encourages others to provide exceptiona client service.
• Build strong relationships and develop service level agreements that promote SARS with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage an integrated service excellence culture, which builds rewarding relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service.

Behavioral Competencies

• Honesty & Integrity
• Trust
• Respect
• Developing Others
• Fairness & Transparency
• Accountability
• Conceptual Thinking
• Championing the Mandate
• Influencing Others
• Mobilising Teams
• Driving for Excellence
• Leveraging Diversity
• Accurate Understanding
• Building Sustainability
• Problem Solving and Analysis

Technical Competencies

• Functional Policies and Procedures
• Managerial Budgeting
• Tax Knowledge
• Operational Audit
• Tax Compliance Auditing
• Strategic Planning
• Financial Accounting
• Risk & Compliance
• Effective Business Communication
• Problem Analysis and Judgement
• Planning, Management and Measurement
• Decisiveness
• Business Acumen

Compliance Competencies

• Grade of Confidentiality: Secret

Employment EquityThe Employment Equity policy of SARS will be considered as part of the recruitment and selection process and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.Note:
Successful candidates will be required to undertake an oath of secrecy, pre-employment screening and or vetting, and a declaration of private interest. The appointment is also subject to appropriate reference(s) and security clearance where applicable

South African Revenue Service